November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is followed by 16 days of action to end violence against women.
Vincentian Family
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and the Miraculous Virgin in Manila (Philippines)
by Javier F. Chento | March 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
With the permission of the local authorities, the Vicenciana Family organized last Sunday, March 22, a procession around Tandang Sora Avenue in Metro Manila (Philippines), praying for the prompt resolution of the world coronavirus pandemic.
World Day of Water
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | March 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
As I’m sitting at my computer, writing this on World Water day (March 22, 2020), I’m very much aware of the discrepancies throughout our world, our shared planet.
Vincentian Family Statement on the Pandemic Caused by COVID-19
by Vincentian Family Office | March 21, 2020 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Smiling With Vincentians and Popes
by John Freund, CM | March 20, 2020 | Formation, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Taking a break from the news of the day let’s smile with Vincentians and Popes!
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Can I Learn From Covid?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
A student asks St. Vincent, “What can I learn from Covid?”
A Wide-angle View – Vocations To the Charism
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Fr. Mavric invites every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.
A GUIDE for Popular Education on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
by Guillermo Campuzano | May 25, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This year I was invited with other NGO colleagues at the UN to review and give input on a guide for popular education on the SDGs. I am very thankful for this opportunity that was an intense educational moment for me on the Human Rights perspective of the SDGs. One...
European Parliament to Host Reception and Program Honoring the 400th Anniversary of the Spiritual Family of St. Vincent de Paul
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
The Press Office of the international religious family of St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to share this news of the continuing celebration of the 400th Anniversary of its founding. European Parliament to host reception and program honoring the 400th anniversary of the...
My Love Affair With The United Nations
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | May 18, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As a young child my Father took my sisters and I on a boat trip around Manhattan Island. I remember being in awe of the sights from that vantage point. Although I was growing up on Long Island, I knew the city. It was where Dad worked, and the grandparents and cousins...
UN Promotes Welcoming the Stranger Through Global Compact
by Catherine Prendergast | May 11, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Last year, each branch of the Vincentian family was asked to work on the theme, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” to mark the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian charism. At the United Nations, we are called to “leave no one behind.” Both of these themes...
“400 Years of Vincentian Charism” Book Published in Romania #famvin400
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 9, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Contributed by Marilena Bartic: The Sapientia Publishing House in Iași, Romania, recently published a book entitled "1617-2017. 400 years of the Vincentian Charism," written by Ana Dobos. The book was issued by "Christianity Today" and it has 102 pages. The book...
Forced Labor in our World Today
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | May 4, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As people in many countries across the world celebrate May Day, commemorating the demand of workers for shorter work days, higher wages and the right to organize themselves, millions of women, children and men are...
Vincentians are Called to Serve
by Ed Keane | Apr 27, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We Wish All Members of The Vincentian Family a Holy and Blessed Easter Season Sunday, April 23, 2017, marked the 204th Birthday of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, it’s also the anniversary of the First meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris in 1833. Sunday...
Virtual Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Central America with Fr. Tomaz Mavric, Superior General
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 24, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
At 10:00 am on March 26, 2017, began the eleventh virtual meeting with the National Presidents of the Vincentian Family of Central America. In this meeting, which occurred via "Go To Meeting," Fr. Tomaz Mavric, Superior General was present. Other participants were:...
Sr. Joan Dawber, SC Speaks at the United Nations
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
by Melissa Camardo on March 29, 2017 in LifeWay Network News The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations brings together experts from around the world to further gender equality and women’s empowerment. Sister Joan Dawber, founder and executive...